Жительницу Вашингтона арестовали за попытку купить Mercedes на украденном паспорте умершего

DC woman tried to buy $50K Mercedes Benz with dead person's stolen ID, police say CHARLES COUNTY, Md. (7News) — A D.C. woman was locked up after police say she tried to use the identity of a recently deceased person to fraudulently buy a luxury SUV at a Maryland dealership. According to the Charles County Sheriff's Office, officers were called to a car dealership in Waldorf, Maryland, on July 7 after getting a report that someone was trying to buy a Mercedes-Benz SUV that cost more than $50,000 using the deceased person's identity. The call came from a representative of the decedent's estate, who told police the deceased person's identity and credit information were being used in the attempted purchase. SEE ALSO | RECOGNIZE HIM? Man wanted for violent stabbing at The Angry Jerk restaurant in Maryland When officers arrived, they found Louisa Michelene Coles, 48, walking near the dealership. Investigators confirmed Coles was the person trying to buy the Benz and detained her. Police said Coles was found carrying a fake identification card and a credit card bearing the deceased person's name and personal information. She was arrested and is facing charges of fraud, identity theft, and other related offenses. Detectives are working to find how Coles got the deceased person's personal information and whether she may be connected to more cases. Anyone with information is asked to contact Officer A. Dunn at 301-609-3282, ext. 0809. Anonymous tips can also be submitted through Charles County Crime Solvers at 1-866-411-TIPS or through the P3Intel mobile app.